The day passed quicker than Ethan had expected. The sun had been relentless in the afternoon, but the constant activity kept him from paying too much attention to the heat.
He had started off observing, but somewhere along the way, he and Riley had begun pitching in wherever they could.
At first, it was just simple tasks — handing tools to the workers, helping check the markings, and making sure measurements were in place.
But as the hours went on, Ethan found himself taking on some of the heavy lifting as well.
It wasn't just about making things go smoother; he needed the workout. W
ith all the time he spent in meetings and handling business affairs, it had been a while since he had done any real, physically demanding work.
His muscles burned in a way that reminded him of long-forgotten gym sessions, but he wasn't complaining.